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Baboon King

Baboon King

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 2017

Runtime

0h 46m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

80%

Original Title

Baboon King

Production Companies

Smithsonian Channel

Director

Julie King

Description

In Africa's Simien Mountains, Braveheart is the undisputed king of his gelada family. For four years, he has fought off predators, kept the peace, and in return, has had his pick of potential mates. But now, his reign is under siege by a pack of marauding males, led by Braveheart's younger brother, Tiko, who has a score to settle. Witness this royal battle up close as we enter the most complex social structure of any animal except humans, one where women rule the roost and have final say on who sits on the throne and for how long.